Taste of Smithfield officially opens on July 10

David Nicholson | 757-247-4794

Taste of Smithfield, a retail store and restaurant operated by Smithfield Foods Inc., , will have its grand opening at 11:30 p.m. July 10 in downtown Smithfield.

Diners can pick up a menu by the door, order their food at the open kitchen counter and find a place to eat among several small dining areas. The menu features fresh grilled sausages, pulled pork barbecue sandwich, baby back ribs, Cuban sandwich and a BLT panini, to name a few. There are even meatless offerings, such as a tomato and spinach tart, and a children's menu.

The retail space features hams, peanuts and other local products laid out in a large retail space.